tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636072180687067092.post3749553794755222624..comments2023-10-22T03:02:15.844-07:00Comments on Mood-Disordered Mama: My newest reason for disliking ChristmasCARRIEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13137602199313584768noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636072180687067092.post-79151302149006870042012-11-21T10:52:31.989-08:002012-11-21T10:52:31.989-08:00Just a few thoughts...
First of all, please don&#...Just a few thoughts...<br /><br />First of all, please don't make the mistake of thinking that EVERYONE who stands with Christ blames society's ills on the least of these. Or that all who point joyfully to the babe in the manger are at the same time pointing accusingly to the poor and downtrodden as being lazy. I don't want to be lumped in with that crew, and I know plenty of other Christians who don't fit that profile either. <br /><br />Secondly, it's kind of funny that you and I come from different sides of the political spectrum yet have had some similar thoughts. I've always thought of that same verse ("There will always be poor among you") when I hear people on the left wanting to equalize everything, want to redistribute our country's wealth, speaking of wealthy people as if they're all evil and should be forced by the government to give their hard-earned money to others in order to make everything "fair." (Granted, not all wealthy people earned their money fairly or through hard work, but I believe a lot of them endured the sacrifices, hard decisions, and sleepless nights that helped them to build their wealth.) A wealthy person should be free to give or not give, as dictated by conscience. Yes, there will always be poor people - history and scientific/sociological studies have all but proven this to be true. No amount of government assistance or wealth redistribution is going to change this fact. If you're going to quote Jesus, you have to remember that he never advocating the government forcing individuals to give to the poor. It was all to be done out of love and gratitude and a desire to sacrifice for the sake of others. <br /><br />Wait - did I go off on a tangent there? Sorry. I guess you hit a hot button issue with me. <br /><br />As for Christmas itself, it makes me sad that you don't enjoy it. Without intending to sound Pollyanish here -- could you maybe figure out what the holiday means to you, personally, then focus on that and do your best to ignore the obscene commercialism that has overtaken our country? My hope is that you can find your own joy in the season and block out the ugly aspects of the season that surrounds you. Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544930173539144894noreply@blogger.com